Lose the Baby Weight
Whether you gave birth six weeks ago or six years ago, our easy slim-down plan will help you shed those pregnancy pounds.
Healthy Dinner Recipes
Low in fat and packed with protein and vitamin-rich veggies, these dinners are perfect for your post-baby nutrition plan. Bonus: They taste so good you can serve them to the whole family.
Foods that Fight Stress and Boost Your Mood
Nuts! Chocolate! Red wine! Enjoy these(and other) feel-good foods today to help your body deal better with the physical effects of stress. Some may actually improve your mood.
Pregnancy Eating: What's Safe, What's Not
The one time you're actually supposed to eat more -- and now it suddenly seems like every food is off limits. Here, the final word on which foods to skip and which ones are A-OK during pregnancy.
Pasta, Greens, and Beans: 5 Easy Dinners
As long as I have a can of beans and some kind of pasta in the pantry, I know I can pull a meal together -- and these combos are among my favorites for go-to weeknight dinners.
Budget-Friendly Diet Recipes
These delicious dinners from the Family Circle Walking Challenge 2009 Diet Plans all come in at less than $2 a serving, so you can lose weight without busting your budget.
Nutrition Tips for Breastfeeding Moms
The recommended daily calorie intake for nursing women is about 330 calories (or roughly 1/4) more than what they consumed before pregnancy. Here are our tips for getting those calories the smart way.
Growth and Development Milestones: 4-7 Months
The American Academy of Pediatrics has identified important milestones for babies age 4 months through 7 months. We've included fun and easy ways to help your baby reach these key developmental markers, plus helpful information new parents should know.
Fun Finger Foods
What kid doesn't love to eat with his hands? Give him a break from utensils, and serve up these easy, yummy bites for dinner.
1 Chicken, 10 Easy Meals
Make roasting a whole bird part of your family-recipe repertoire. We've got everything you need to put together a foolproof, one-pot dinner -- and recipes for leftovers everyone will love.
Slow-Cooker Solutions
We've made getting dinner on the table easy and affordable with these delicious recipes.
Your Pregnancy Meal Plan
Eating healthy when you're pregnant can be hard: You have crazy cravings and an even crazier schedule. But eating right is important for your growing baby, so check out our meal plan for a variety of nutritious, dietician-approved meals that you'll love. There's even ice cream!
First Trimester: Images of Your Developing Baby
We've partnered with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), Johns Hopkins, and the March of Dimes to create this unique peak into Baby's development inside the womb. These images reveal all the intricate details of your baby's growth -- from a collection of cells to a full-term newborn. While most women may only receive one or two ultrasounds during pregnancy, which is normal, this slideshow of the 1st trimester of pregnancy gives you a look at each week of development.
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